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The Transition: AR News and Updates

Friday, December 6, 2024


2024 ARWS World Championship

400Team from France Takes the Championship

Bend Racing/4Hour Fuel Top US Team

Team BendRacing/4HourFuel on the trek at the ARWS Championship in Cuenca, Ecuador.

After one of the most dramatic Adventure Racing World Championship races for many years, 400team of France were crowned the new champions in Ecuador. Read the full race recap on the ARWS site.

Team Bend Racing/4Hour Fuel finished in 13th place with fellow Americans Team ThisABILITY in 26th, Awesome Sauce in 51st, and Royal Elks finishing unranked due to an injury.


The Gear Shed: Gear for Adventure Racing

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REMINDER: A screenshot of the USARA membership from run signup will suffice for joining ExpertVoice. Directions are available on our membership page.


News from the Adventure Race/Endurance World

San Diego Adventure Race Training Event - 2024

Best Outdoor Gifts: Gear Junkie’s Favorite Head-to-Toe Gear for Any Adventure

Lindsey Vonn to make her comeback to downhill racing at age 40 this weekend

US orienteer try outs for the WOC or JWOC teams for 2025 dates

Be a part of shaping a new communication strategy for International Orienteering

Don’t Wait for January, Start Training for Your 2025 Running Goals Now

Before Russia invaded, Ukrainian ultrarunning champion Andrii Tkachuk had never run better. Would he race again?

Jim Butera: The founder of the Leadville Trail 100

The Hardtail Mountain Bike Is Perfect for Shredding in the Winter


Upcoming USARA Adventure Race Events

Tracking Links by Adventure Enablers

December

Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge-Winter Edition, WI, Dec. 7

Caloosa Fest Adventure Race, FL, Dec. 7

Enigma Adventure Race, FL, Dec. 14, REGISTRATION CLOSES 12/1

Raid the Rock, AR, Dec 21 *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 11/30

March 2025

Save the Daylight Adventure Race, FL, Mar. 7, PRICE INCREASE 12/31

Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race, VA, Mar. 8

Extreme Break Up Adventure Race, Mar. 22

Adrenaline Rush, VA, Mar. 22, PRICE INCREASE 1/5

Chisholm Trail Adventure Race, TX, Mar. 28, *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 1/31

The Great Owl, OH, Mar. 29

April 2025

Stubborn Fool Adventure Race, WI, Apr. 5, PRICE INCREASE 1/10

Massanutten King of the Mountain Adventure Race, VA, Apr. 5

50 Hour Challenge Expedition Race, TN, Apr. 11

Shenandoah Epic, VA, Apr. 12, *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 12/31

Knox Xtreme Adventure Race, TN, Apr. 12, PRICE INCREASE 1/2

Spring Bloom Adventure Race 15 Hour, VA, Apr. 26, PRICE INCREASE 12/31

Spring Bloom Adventure Race 4 Hour, VA, Apr. 27, PRICE INCREASE 12/31

May 2025

Cerberus Stage Race, VA, May 2

Eastern Shore Sprint 6-Hour AR, MD, May 3, PRICE INCREASE 12/15

Mission AR, IN, May 4

New River Rush Adventure Race, WV, May 17

Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, WI, May 24, PRICE INCREASE 1/31

Tug Hill Extreme Adventure, NY, May 28, PRICE INCREASE 3/31

June 2025

Teton Ogre Adventure Race, ID, Jun. 14 *RQ* PRICE INCREASE 2/28

Unbridled Women Adventure Race, Jun. 14, PRICE INCREASE, 12/31

Seven Bends Adventure Race, VA, Jun. 14

Endless Mountains Adventure Race, VT, Jun. 21, PRICE INCREASE 12/31

Midwest Championship AR, KS, Jun. 21 *RQ*

Rainer Raid, WA, Jun. 28 *RQ*

Stubborn Mule Adventure Race, Jun. 28 *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 1/10

July 2025

Never Summer Adventure Race, CO, Jul. 12 *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 1/31

Maine Summer Adventure Race, ME, Jul. 12 *RQ*

Pocket Gopher Challenges, MN, Jul. 18 *RQ*, PRICE INCREASE 5/17

The Longest Day, NY, Jul. 26 *RQ*

August 2025

Cowboy Tough, WY, Aug. 8, PRICE INCREASE 1/2

September 2025

Shenandoah River Adventure Race, VA, Sept. 7

2025 USARA National Championship, AR, Sept. 12-13

Battle by the Brook, CO, Sept. 20

VentureQuest, Sept. 28

October 2025

Wild Driftless Adventure Race, IA, Oct. 4

Conquer the Mountain AR, VA, Oct. 18

Off Road Rage AR, Oct. 25


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